JP4836238B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a technique suitable for use in reach production.

  Conventionally, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, and the bonus symbol is awarded only when the variably displayed special symbol is a predetermined symbol. There is a pachinko machine (so-called first type pachinko machine) of a type that executes a special game. In such a pachinko machine, during a normal game or a special game of jackpot, various display effects corresponding to each game are performed on the decorative symbol display device so as to attract the player's eyes (see Patent Document 1). .

  Recently, a gaming machine that generates a reach effect and gives a player a sense of expectation is known. This type of gaming machine displays a predetermined decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device and performs a unique display effect on the decorative symbol display device when a reach state is formed.

JP 2005-13270 A

  However, in order to prevent the player from getting bored, there is a problem that enormous amounts of costs are required for storing a plurality of effect patterns or complicated effect patterns if the effect patterns are diversified. There was a point.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that performs various effects while suppressing the capacity.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes a display means for displaying an image, an effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of first effect patterns displayed on the display means, and one of the plurality of types of first effect patterns. Or, two or more effect patterns are selected, an effect pattern generation means for generating a second effect pattern by extracting and combining the effect patterns of a part of the time from each of the selected first effect patterns, One effect pattern is determined from a group consisting of the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern, and when the second effect pattern is determined , the second effect pattern is generated by the effect pattern generating means. a presentation pattern determining means Ru to produce a pattern, the determined by the presentation pattern determining means first effect pattern or the second image data on the basis of the effect pattern Generate, and having an image generating means for displaying the image data on the display means.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the present invention, one or more effect patterns are selected from the plurality of types of first effect patterns, and a part thereof is extracted from each selected effect pattern. A pattern is generated, and one effect pattern is determined from the group consisting of the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern. As a result, it is not necessary to memorize the same symbol variation pattern as the symbol variation pattern to be generated by separately generating a new symbol variation pattern for display on the decorative symbol display device. And the capacity can be reduced.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect pattern generation means generates a second effect pattern by extracting an effect pattern of a part of time including a reach effect from the first effect pattern. May be. As a result, the player can view a large number of reach productions at once, and can view all the reach productions without taking a lot of time. it can.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the gaming machine further includes a blank pattern storage unit that stores a blank pattern into which the partial effect pattern extracted from the first effect pattern can be inserted, and the effect pattern The generation means may insert an effect pattern of a part of the extracted one or more first effect patterns into the blank pattern. Thereby, a new symbol variation pattern can be easily generated.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the blank pattern may include a unique effect pattern before an effect pattern of a part of the first effect pattern is inserted. Thereby, a player can be made to recognize as an announcement that the above-mentioned original production pattern displays many production patterns.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a lottery means for performing a lottery regarding the transition to a special game, and a standby display pattern to be displayed on the display means during a predetermined time during which the lottery means is not performed are stored. A standby display pattern storage unit, and the production pattern generation unit may extract a production pattern of a part of the standby display pattern for a period of time . Thereby, when generating a new symbol variation pattern, the types of effect patterns to be inserted can be increased.

  According to the present invention, since it is displayed on the decorative symbol display device, it is not necessary to store the same symbol variation pattern as the symbol variation pattern to be generated by separately generating a new symbol variation pattern. The capacity can be reduced.

  Hereinafter, specific embodiments to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a so-called first-class pachinko machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko machine) will be described as an example of a gaming machine.

(Pachinko machine 100)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an external configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.
In FIG. 1, a pachinko machine (game machine) 100 includes a game board (gauge board) that constitutes a game board surface and a game machine frame that supports and fixes the game board.

  The game board includes a plurality of nails 101, windmills 102a and 102b, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a normal electric accessory 104, a center ornament part 105, a special symbol display device 106, a decorative symbol display device 107, a normal symbol display device 108, An outer rail 110, an inner rail 109, and the like are provided as game parts. Further, the game board is provided with a general winning port 111, a starting winning port 112, a big winning port 113, and an out port 114.

The inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 are for guiding the launched game balls to the game area 115.
The nail 101 and the windmills 102a and 102b are provided at predetermined positions in the game area 115. For example, the movement of the game ball that enters the game area 115 and moves from top to bottom in FIG. Or the winning of the game ball to the general winning port 111, the start winning port 112, and the big winning port 113 and the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 are adjusted.

  The special symbol display device 106 is provided on the side of the inner rail 109, and includes, for example, a 7-segment LED 116 that displays the special symbol and four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings to the starting winning port 112 of the game ball. It is prepared for. Here, the special symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not to generate a “hit” in accordance with the result of a lottery performed with the winning of the game ball at the start winning port 112 as a trigger. Hereinafter, a game that is started when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 112 is referred to as a special symbol game. The special symbol game is composed of a normal game and a special game after the “big hit” is generated.

  In this embodiment, the 7-segment LED 116 is caused to emit light based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112, and “3” and “7”, which are special symbols corresponding to “big hit”, and “losing”. After the corresponding special symbol “-” is displayed in a variable manner, one of these three types of special symbols is stopped and displayed.

  The four LEDs 117 for displaying the number of lottery results held based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112 sequentially emit light each time the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, and also display a special symbol change display. Turns off sequentially when starting. That is, the number of light emission of the four LEDs 117 corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of holdings is notified to the player of the current number of holdings of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112. As described above, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of holds of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112 is set to four. Then, when the number of reserves is four and a game ball is won at the start winning opening 112, the number corresponding to winning at the start winning opening 112 without performing a lottery based on the winning of the game ball. Only to play the prize ball.

  The decorative symbol display device 107 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area 115 so as to be easily recognized by the player, and includes a liquid crystal display device that displays decorative symbols, for example. The decorative symbol display device 107 displays three decorative symbols displayed in a horizontal row in decorative symbol display areas 118 a to 118 c in the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107. Here, the decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing the result of the lottery.

  In the present embodiment, for example, “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118 a to 118 c as “0”, “1”, “2”, “ 3 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 8 ”,“ 9 ”,“ A ”,“ B ”,“ C ”,“ D ”,“ E ”,“ F ” In this order, after variably displaying from the top to the bottom of FIG. 1, any one of “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” is stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c. It is made to display. Then, when a combination of specific decorative symbols is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c, the jackpot is set. On the other hand, when the combination of the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c does not correspond to any of the specific decorative symbol combinations, it is “lost”.

In the present embodiment, the meanings of the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 are made to coincide with each other. For example, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 indicates “big jackpot”, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 also indicates “big jackpot”. (That is, the combination of the specific decorative design is made).
As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed in conjunction with each other so that no contradiction occurs when the game result is displayed.

  Further, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays not only the decorative symbol but also an accompanying image such as a background image as a background of the decorative symbol and a character image for giving the player a sense of expectation of jackpot. As the accompanying image, one or both of a still image and a moving image (for example, when a character image fluctuates within a stationary background image) can be displayed. Specifically, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c in a variable manner and displays accompanying images such as a background image and a character image (in some cases). After that, when the same decorative design is stopped and displayed in the decorative design display areas 118a and 118c and a so-called reach state is formed, the display is switched to an accompanying image prepared for the reach state and the expectation of “big hit” is played. After giving to the user, the remaining decorative symbols that are changing are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 118b. As described above, the decorative symbol display device 107 performs various displays (effects) so that the player can have a sense of expectation for “big hit”. Further, the decorative symbol display device 107 may display the number of winnings of the game ball at the start winning opening 112 and notify the player of the current number of winnings at the starting winning opening 112.

In the present embodiment, a selection switch 132 that is a means for the player to select an accompanying image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 is provided, for example, below the ball tray 128a.
The selection switch 132 is constituted by a cross key, for example, and has a cursor moving function for moving a selection index (cursor).

Below the decorative symbol display device 107, an ordinary electric accessory 104 is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 104 opens and closes to guide the game ball to the start winning opening 112.
A big prize opening 113 is formed below the ordinary electric accessory 104. The big prize opening 113 becomes a “hit” and when the game shifts to a special game, the big prize opening door 120 falls and opens. In the present embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed in a special game. More specifically, during a unit game, when a game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) 121 formed in the big prize opening 113, it may shift to the next unit game. As much as possible, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed. In the present embodiment, the specific area 121 is formed in the special winning opening 113, but the specific area 121 is not necessarily formed. In this case, when shifting to the special game, it is guaranteed that 15 unit games will be executed.

  The center decorative part 105 is a molded product including a translucent part, and is provided around the decorative design display device 107. The center decoration part 105 plays a role of protecting the decorative symbol display device 107 or decorating the pachinko machine 100. Further, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the game ball that has entered the through portion 105 a formed at the upper part of the center decorative part 105 passes through the center decorative part 105 and is placed below the center decorative part 105. A flow path is formed so as to move to the formed stage 105b.

The normal symbol operation gate 103 is provided between the normal electric accessory 104 and the inner rail 109. For example, a game ball can pass through the normal symbol operation gate 103 from top to bottom. It is configured.
The normal symbol display device 108 is provided at a position facing the normal symbol operation gate 103 through the normal electric accessory 104. For example, the 7-segment LED 122 for displaying the normal symbol and the normal symbol operation gate 103 for the game ball are provided. And four LEDs 123 that display the number of passages to. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not the normal electric accessory 104 is to be released according to the result of a lottery performed with the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 as a trigger.

  The normal symbol display device 108 causes the 7-segment LED 122 to emit light based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 and, for example, “7” and “−” as the normal symbols are alternately displayed in a variable manner. Either “7” or “−” is stopped and displayed. Then, when “7” is stopped and displayed, it is determined as “winning” and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened. On the other hand, when “−” is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”, and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is not opened.

  The four LEDs 123 that display the number of passes of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 sequentially emit light each time the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, and when the normal symbol variation display is started. Turns off sequentially. That is, the number of passages of the normal symbol operation gate 103 is notified to the player by the number of light emission of the four LEDs 123.

The general winning opening 111 is provided between the normal symbol operating gate 103 and the inner rail 109. When a gaming ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out.
The out port 114 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 115 and collects game balls that have not won any of the start winning port 112, the general winning port 111, and the big winning port 113. The collected game balls are released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100.

The gaming machine frame includes an outer frame 124, a front frame 125, a transparent plate 126, a door 127, and a ball tray unit 128.
The outer frame 124 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 125 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 124, and is attached to the outer frame 124 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The front frame 125 has a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. Furthermore, electrical decoration parts 130a to 130d such as game effect lamps that are turned on according to the state of the game are provided on the peripheral edge of the front frame 125.

The transparent plate 126 is for protecting the game board, and is, for example, a transparent glass plate. A player plays a game through the transparent plate 126 while seeing through the game area 115 of the game board.
The door 127 is for supporting the transparent plate 126, and is attached to the front frame 125 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The ball tray unit 128 is provided below the front frame 125. The ball tray 128a stores a certain amount of game balls (rental balls and prize balls), a mechanism for storing game balls, and fires the game balls. A mechanism for sending out the game ball to the mechanism for the above, a ball removal mechanism for extracting the stored game ball into a ball storage box (so-called dollar box), a firing handle 131, a selection switch 132, and the like.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, a push button type is adopted as the ball removing mechanism. More specifically, when the player presses the bullet release button 128b, a part of the bottom surface of the ball tray 128a is opened, and the game ball stored in the ball tray 128a is released to the outside.

The launch handle 131 is operated by the player when launching the game ball toward the game area 115. When the player rotates the launch handle 131, the game ball is guided toward the game area 115 by being guided by the inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 at a speed corresponding to the rotation angle.
In addition, speakers 133 for reproducing and outputting sound effects are provided on both sides of the ball removal mechanism 128b.

(Outline of the game)
Here, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 100 will be described.
First, in the state where the rented game balls (rental balls) are placed on the ball tray 128a, when the player turns the launch handle 131 in the clockwise direction toward FIG. 1, the game balls are moved to the game area. Fired at 115. The game ball that has entered the game area 115 collides with the nail 101, the windmill 102, etc. formed in the game area 115, and moves in the game area 115 from top to bottom while moving irregularly. .

  When the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a, and the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbol display device 107 are used. However, the display of the decorative pattern change display and the accompanying image display is started. Thereafter, when a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and a combination of predetermined decorative symbols (for example, the same decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107, a “big hit” is obtained. A game shifts to a game.

  In the special game, the big prize opening door 120 falls down and the big prize opening 113 is opened. Each time a game ball wins the open big winning opening 113, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out. In this embodiment, when the grand prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds or when a specific number of game balls are won in the grand prize opening 113, the grand prize opening door 120 is raised. Then, the big prize opening 113 is closed. In the following description, when the specific number is 10, that is, either the big prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds or ten game balls are won in the big prize opening 113. A description will be given by taking as an example a case where the grand prize opening door 120 is raised when the state is reached.

When the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) formed in the big prize opening 113 while the big prize opening 113 is open as described above, the big prize opening 113 is obtained. Will open again. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning opening 113 is performed up to 15 times. That is, as described above, in the special game, the unit game is played up to 15 times.
In this way, when a special game is executed, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, and a great merit can be given to the player.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122) starts to display the normal symbol in a variable manner. Thereafter, when a predetermined normal symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122), the normal electric accessory 104 opens and closes. When the ordinary electric combination 104 is opened, it is possible for the game ball to win the start winning opening 112 without passing between nails (so-called life nails) above the start winning opening.

  Further, according to the special symbol displayed in a stopped state, after the special game is executed, the mode is changed to one of the “probability variation mode” or the “time saving mode” (game state). In addition, a combination of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed corresponding to the special symbols that are stopped and displayed is used to notify the player of which mode to shift to “probability variation mode” or “short-time mode”. .

  A specific example will be described. In this embodiment, when “7” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 as the special symbol, the mode is shifted to the “probability variation mode”. Further, “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, “999”, “AAA”, “CCC”, or “EEE” are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 as combinations of decorative symbols. Thus, the player is notified of the transition to the “probability variation mode”.

  When “3” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 as the special symbol, the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”. Further, “000”, “222”, “444”, “666”, “888”, “BBB”, “DDD”, or “FFF” are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 as combinations of decorative symbols. Thus, the player is notified of the transition to the “short time mode”.

  Here, the “probability variation mode” is a mode in which a “big hit” is made, and after a special game is executed, a state in which the probability of becoming a “big hit” is higher than in a normal game is formed. Further, in this “probability variation mode”, after the execution of a special game, until the next special game starts, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is made different from that in the normal game, and the game at the start winning opening 112 is made. The ball is also in a state where it is easy to win.

  On the other hand, the “short-time mode” means that “the jackpot” means that after the special game is executed, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is different from that of the normal game until, for example, a game about 100 special symbol changes is executed. In this mode, the game ball is in a state where it is easy to win the start winning opening 112, and when the predetermined number of games are executed, the game returns to the normal game.

  As described above, when the transition to the “probability variation mode” is performed after the execution of the special game, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible until the next special game is started. Further, even when the mode is shifted to the “short time mode”, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible for a while after the execution of the special game.

  When a game ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a. If the game ball has not won any winning opening, the game ball flows into the out opening 114.

(System configuration)
Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG.
Inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100, there are a main control board 201, a sub control board 202 connected to the main control board 201, a winning hole board 203, an LED drive board 204, a launch control board 205, a payout control board 206, A power receiving board 207, an electric decoration board 208, and the like are provided.

(Main control board 201)
The main control board 201 is provided with a main CPU 201a, ROM 201b, RAM 201c, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 201d, which are connected to each other via a bus 201e.

  The main CPU 201a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. And main CPU201a reads the program, data, etc. which are memorize | stored in ROM201b, and controls the whole pachinko machine 100 based on these.

  The ROM 201b stores programs, data, and the like necessary for the main CPU 201a to perform processing shown in FIGS. 9 to 13 (to be described later) and control other games. The RAM 201c is used as a work area when the main CPU 201a performs various controls and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 201d transmits and receives signals performed between the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206. Control the timing. However, between the main control board 201 and the sub control board 202, transmission of signals from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202 is performed, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201 is not performed. Not done. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

  In addition, the I / F circuit 201 d is supplied with predetermined power from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 via the power receiving board 207. With this power, the main control board 201 can perform various processes described later.

(Sub control board 202)
The sub control board 202 is provided with a sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, image data ROM 202e, video RAM 202f, tone generator circuit 202g, amplifier 202h, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 202i. The sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, tone generator circuit 202g, and I / F circuit 202i are connected to each other via a bus 202j. The image data ROM 202e and the video RAM 202f are connected to the image control processor 202d, and the amplifier 202h is connected to the sound source circuit 202g. Furthermore, an electrical decoration board 208 is connected to the I / F circuit 202i.

  The sub CPU 202a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 202a reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 202b, and controls the entire sub control board 202, in particular, controls the effects for the player.

  The ROM 202b stores a program and data necessary for the sub CPU 202a to execute processing shown in FIG. 14 to be described later and other effects during the game. The RAM 202c is used as a work area when the sub CPU 202a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The ROM 202b and the RAM 202c may be the same as the ROM 201b and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201, respectively, but it is preferable to use one having a larger capacity than these.

  The decorative symbol display device 107 includes a liquid crystal display device, and is connected to the image control processor 202d. The image data ROM 202e stores image data such as characters, characters, and backgrounds displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107.

  The video RAM 202f is a memory used when the image control processor 202d creates an image to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. The image data read from the image data ROM 202e is expanded in the video RAM 202f, and an image based on the expanded image data is displayed on the decorative design display device 107. Needless to say, instead of the liquid crystal display device 118, for example, the decorative symbol display device 107 may be configured using a plasma display or the like.

  The sound source circuit 202g is for generating an audio signal corresponding to the game effect, and is connected to the amplifier 202h. The sound based on the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 202g is amplified by the amplifier 202h and output from the speaker 133.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as a peripheral device for performance, in addition to the decorative symbol display device 107 and the speaker 133, an electrical decoration component 130 that is turned on or off according to the state of the game is provided. For example, as the illumination component 130, an illumination component (LED) that is lit when a reach state is formed, an illumination component (LED) that is lit during execution of a special game, and an illumination component that is lit during a prize ball ( LED).

  These effect peripheral devices are peripheral devices that are not directly related to the game, and output the effects during the game, and are controlled only by the sub-control board 202 and not by the main control board 201. .

  The I / F circuit 202 i performs timing control when receiving a signal from the main control board 201. Further, the I / F circuit 202i detects the operation of the selection switch 132 and transmits the detection signal to the sub CPU 202a. Thereby, the sub CPU 202a recognizes the operation content of the selection switch 132.

  As described above, signals are transmitted from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202, but signals are not transmitted from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201. Further, the I / F circuit 202 i is supplied with predetermined power from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 via the power receiving board 207. With this electric power, the sub-control board 202 can perform various processes described later.

(Electric board 208)
The above-mentioned electrical decoration part 130 is connected to the electrical decoration board 208, and the electric power supplied from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 is output to the electrical decoration part. Thereby, the electrical decoration component 130 performs lighting or light extinction.

(Prize opening board 203)
On the winning opening board 203, a start winning opening switch 210 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 112, a normal symbol operating gate switch 211 for detecting the passing of the gaming ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103, A general winning opening switch 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the winning opening 111, a large winning opening switch 213 that detects a winning of a gaming ball to the big winning opening 113, and a specification formed in the large winning opening 113 A specific area detection switch 214 that detects passage of a game ball to the area 121 is connected.

  Based on the signals transmitted from the start winning port switch 210, the normal symbol operating gate switch 211, the general winning port switch 212, the large winning port switch 213, and the specific area detecting switch 214, the winning port board 203 It identifies which region has passed and transmits a game ball passing signal indicating the identified result to the main control board 201.

  Further, the prize winning board 203 has an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 215 for opening the ordinary electric accessory 104, a prize winning solenoid 216 for opening the prize winning opening 113, and the prize winning opening 113. A specific area solenoid 217 for controlling the movement of the game ball is connected. Specifically, the specific area solenoid 217 makes it easy to pass the game ball to the specific area until the specific area detection switch 214 detects the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121, and enters the specific area 121. When the passage of the game ball is detected, the state where the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 becomes easy is released.

  The prize opening board 203 outputs a current for driving the ordinary electric combination 104 to the ordinary electric combination solenoid 215 when an ordinary electric combination release instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as will be described later. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 104 performs an opening / closing operation.

  In addition, when the prize winning hole opening instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the prize winning hole board 203 outputs a current for driving the big prize winning hole door 120 to the big prize winning hole solenoid 216. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. On the other hand, when a special winning opening closing instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the output of the current for driving the special winning opening door 120 is stopped. Thereby, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it is determined that the special game will be transferred to the next unit game, and when the specific area control instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the winning opening board 203 is A current for releasing the state where the passing of the game ball to 121 is facilitated is output to the specific area solenoid 217. As described above, in this embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are continued in one special game.

(LED drive board 204)
A special symbol display device 106 and a normal symbol display device 108 are connected to the LED drive board 204. When a special symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as described later, the LED drive board 204 receives the 7-segment LED 116 disposed in the special symbol display device 106 based on the special symbol display instruction signal, The four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings are made to emit light. In addition, when the normal symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the LED drive board 204, based on the normal symbol display instruction signal, the 7-segment LED 122 disposed in the normal symbol display device 108, and the gate passage The four LEDs 123 for displaying the numbers are caused to emit light.

(Launch control board 205)
The launch control board 205 is connected to a launch handle 131 for launching a game ball into the game area 115. The launch control board 205 detects that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player, and transmits a launch operation detection signal indicating the detected result to the main control board 201. As a result, the main control board 201 recognizes that the firing handle 131 has been operated.

  The main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 when the game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a in a certain amount or more. Then, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is launched toward the game area 115.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205. Thereby, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is not launched toward the game area 115.

(Discharge control board 206)
When the payout control board 206 receives a prize ball number signal transmitted from the main control board 201 as will be described later, the number of prize balls (game balls) corresponding to the prize ball number signal is paid out to the ball tray 128a. Thus, the dispensing device 218 disposed inside the pachinko machine 100 is controlled. Thereby, the payout device 218 pays out a winning ball (game ball) corresponding to the winning.

  The winning a prize board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206 operate based on the power supplied from the power supply device 209 via the power receiving board 207.

(Power receiving board 207)
When the power switch 219 disposed inside the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, the power receiving board 207 is supplied with power from the power supply device 209, and the power is supplied to the main control board 201 and the sub-control as described above. This is distributed to the board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED driving board 204, the launch control board 205, the payout control board 206, and the decoration board 208.

  Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 201 will be described. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 301)
The winning determination unit 301 determines which region the game ball has passed based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. Specifically, based on the game ball passing signal, the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball is a start winning port 112, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a general winning port 111, a large winning port 113, and a specific area 121. Which of the above has been passed is determined.
The winning determination unit 301 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Payout instruction unit 303)
The payout instructing unit 303 transmits the award ball number signal indicating the number of winning balls to the payout control board 206 based on the result determined by the winning determination unit 301. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the start winning port 112 (that the game ball has won the start winning port 112), the payout instructing unit 303 receives the award. The prize ball number signal indicating that the number of balls is “4” is transmitted to the payout control board 206.

  When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the general winning opening 111, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4” to the payout control board 206. Send. Further, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “15” to the payout control board 206. Send.

Thereby, the payout control board 206 controls the payout device 218 so that payout according to the number of prize balls indicated in the prize ball number signal is made.
The payout instruction unit 303 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol lottery section 304)
The special symbol lottery unit 304, for example, determines a random number in the range from “0” to “65535”, that is, a random number related to the success or failure of the special symbol when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the start winning opening 112. Occur and get. Further, the special symbol lottery unit 304 simultaneously obtains a random number related to whether or not the special symbol is correct, and simultaneously determines two types of random numbers ranging from “0” to “255”, that is, a random number for determining a special symbol and a special symbol variation pattern determination. Generate and obtain a random number for. Hereinafter, three random numbers including a random number related to whether or not a special symbol is determined, a random number for determining a special symbol, and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern are referred to as a “one set of random numbers”. For example, when no set of random numbers is stored in the special symbol random number storage area in the RAM 202 c, the acquired set of random numbers is output to the winning determination unit 305.

  On the other hand, when a set of random numbers is stored in the special symbol random number storage area, the acquired set of random numbers is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. In the present embodiment, a set of random numbers acquired by the special symbol lottery unit 304 can be stored in the special symbol random number storage area up to four, and the storage order of the set of random numbers can be identified. ing. Then, the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the set of random numbers stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 305, and outputs the set of random numbers to the special symbol random number storage. Remove from area.

  The special symbol lottery unit 304 is realized by using a main CPU 201a, a ROM 201b, and a RAM 202c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 305)
The winning determination unit 305 first determines that the result of the lottery by the special symbol lottery unit 304 is “big hit” based on the random number value related to whether or not the special symbol is out of the set of random numbers output by the special symbol lottery unit 304. It is determined which of “Lose” is applicable. Subsequently, the winning determination unit 305 determines that the result of the lottery by the special symbol lottery unit 304 is “3” based on the value of the random number for determining the special symbol out of a set of random numbers, when “winning” is true. ”Or“ 7 ”. At this time, if the lottery result is “7”, it is “probability variation mode”, and if it is “3”, it is “time reduction mode”. Then, if it corresponds to “big hit”, the bonus flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. When the “probability variation mode” is applicable, the probability variation flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. When the “time reduction mode” is applicable, the time reduction stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. Turn on the flag.

  Further, the winning determination unit 305 determines which of the set of random numbers corresponds to the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the value of the random number for determining the special symbol variation pattern. As the special symbol variation display time of the special symbol variation pattern, for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, and 29 seconds are defined. In each variation pattern, “−” corresponding to “losing” or “3” and “7” corresponding to “winning” are respectively defined with a predetermined probability.

  Further, in the present embodiment, different lottery tables are used in the case of shifting to “probability change mode” and in other cases (in the case of shifting to “short-time mode” and in the case of playing a normal game). Thus, it is determined whether the above-mentioned “big hit” or “lost” is true.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability variation lottery table used when shifting to the “probability change mode”, the case of shifting to the “time reduction mode”, and the case of performing a normal game There are two lottery tables, the normal lottery table to be used.
And, in the case of shifting to the “probability mode”, the probability of being a “big hit” is higher than the case of shifting to the “short-time mode” and the case of performing a normal game. The contents of the two lottery tables are set.
The winning determination unit 305 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol display instruction unit 306)
The special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines the special symbol variation display time in the special symbol display device 106 based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and determines the result determined by the winning determination unit 305. Based on this, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (in the case of shifting to the “probability variation mode” or the “time reduction mode”) is more than that in the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (the above “ The special symbol variation display time is made much shorter than when playing “normal game”.

  Here, as described above, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to the “probability variation mode”, “7” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. In addition, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to “time reduction mode”, “3” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. Further, in the case of “losing”, “−” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106.

Then, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the special symbol variation display time, and the like, and sends the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send to. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the special symbol display instruction signal.
The special symbol display instruction unit 306 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Big prize opening opening instruction unit 307)
When the winning determination unit 305 determines that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 304 corresponds to “big hit” by the winning determination unit 307 and the bonus flag in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, The special winning opening release instruction signal is transmitted to the substrate 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. After that, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the specific area 121 formed in the big prize opening 113 based on the result of the determination in the winning determination section 301, the special prize opening release instruction section 307 performs the specific area control. An instruction signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass to the specific area 121 is released.

  Thereafter, for example, when it is determined that ten game balls have passed through the prize winning opening 113, or when it has been determined that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the prize winning opening 113 was opened, the prize winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 Then, a large winning opening closing signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  When the big prize opening 113 is closed as described above, the big prize opening opening instructing unit 307 facilitates the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 while the big prize opening 113 is being opened. It is determined whether or not the state has been released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the special winning opening 113 is opened 15 times. . That is, it is determined whether or not 15 unit games have been consumed.

  As a result of these determinations, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is facilitated and all the unit games in the special game have not been digested, the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 The prize winning opening instruction signal is transmitted to the prize winning board 203 to shift to the next unit game, and the operation for opening and closing the prize winning opening 113 as described above is repeated until all the unit games are consumed. Do.

On the other hand, when all the rounds of the special game have been completed, the special game has ended, and the special winning opening 113 is not opened. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 121 while the special winning opening 113 is opened, it is a so-called “punk” state, and whether or not all unit games in the special game have been consumed. Regardless, the special game is forcibly terminated. Accordingly, in this case as well, the special winning opening 113 is not opened.
The special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol lottery section 309)
When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates and acquires a random number within a predetermined range. Then, when the normal symbol is not being displayed in the normal symbol display device 108 (that is, when it is not necessary to hold the normal symbol lottery result), the acquired random number is output to the winning determination unit 310. .

On the other hand, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display device 108, the obtained random number Are stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. As described above, in the present embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 can be stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the random number storage order can be identified. . Then, the normal symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 310 and deletes the output random number from the normal symbol random number storage region.
The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 310)
Based on the random number value output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309, the winning determination unit 310 determines whether the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 corresponds to “win” or “losing”. This determination is performed using, for example, a lottery table.

In the present embodiment, the winning determination is made so that the probability of being “winning” is significantly higher in the case of transitioning to “probability mode” or “short-time mode” than in the case of playing a normal game. The contents of each lottery table used in the section 310 are set. As a result, the probability of winning a normal symbol when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode” is increased. Therefore, when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”, the normal electric accessory 104 is released more frequently than when the normal game is played, and the ball is held as much as possible. The game can be progressed without being reduced.
The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol display instruction unit 311)
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 determines the normal symbol variation display time based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and based on the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, the normal symbol display time A normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 108 is determined. Then, a display pattern based on the determined stop symbol and the normal symbol variation display time is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204.

  In the present embodiment, when the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (in the case of shifting to the “accuracy variation mode” or “time reduction mode”), The normal symbol variation display time is remarkably shortened compared to the case where is not turned on (than the case where the normal game is played).

If the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 310 is “winning”, for example, “7” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, for example, “−” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108.
Then, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the normal symbol variation display time, and the like, and sends the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board. 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312)
Based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, etc., the normal electric combination driving instruction unit 312 determines the operation mode of the normal electric combination 104, A normal electric accessory release instruction signal indicating the determined operation mode is transmitted.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 varies the operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 according to the state of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. I have to.

  Further, when the probability change flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (the case where the flag is changed to the “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”), they are turned on. The operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is determined so as to make it easier for the game ball to win the start winning opening 112 than when the normal winning game is not performed (when compared with the normal game).

Then, the ordinary electric accessory drive instructing unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the determined operation mode to the winning prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal.
Note that the normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 is realized by using the main CPU 201 a and the ROM 201 b provided on the main control board 201.

(Direction command generator 313)
The effect command generation unit 313 uses the result determined by the winning determination unit 301, the result determined by the winning determination unit 305, the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306. Based on the determined special symbol variation display time, an effect command corresponding to the current game state is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202.
The production command generation unit 313 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

  Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 202 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the sub control board 202.

(Direction command analysis unit 402)
The effect command analysis unit 402 analyzes the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generation unit 313). For example, when an effect command indicating the lottery result of the special symbol and the variation pattern of the selected special symbol is input from the main control board 201, the effect pattern determination unit 403 displays the lottery result of the special symbol and the variation pattern. And output to the image generation unit 405.

  If no effect command is received for a predetermined time, an effect pattern to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 is selected from the standby display pattern 411. As a selection method, the order may be set in advance or may be selected irregularly. Then, a signal of the selected effect pattern is transmitted to the image generation unit 405. At least one standby display pattern 411 is provided and is an effect pattern that is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 when in the standby state. The standby display pattern 411 is stored in the standby display pattern storage unit 414. When the effect command analyzing unit 402 receives the effect command, the image generating unit 405 generates image data from the signal of the effect pattern received from the effect pattern determining unit 403, and the image generating unit 405 is generated by the decorative symbol display device 107. Displayed image data. For this reason, when the effect command analysis unit 402 receives the effect command, the effect pattern displayed when in the standby state is ended halfway.

Note that the processing performed by the production command analysis unit 402 is not limited to these, and processing for analyzing the contents of various production commands is appropriately executed.
The effect command analysis unit 402 is realized by using a sub CPU 202a, a ROM 202b, and a RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Production pattern determination unit 403)
The effect pattern determination unit 403 determines a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 based on the analysis result output from the effect command analysis unit 402. In the present embodiment, the effect pattern determination unit 403, for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, “ Any combination of “999”, “AAA”, “CCC”, and “EEE” is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107.

  In addition, when the special symbol included in the analysis result output from the effect command analysis unit 402 is one that shifts in time, the effect pattern determination unit 403, for example, “000”, “222”, “444” , “666”, “888”, “BBB”, “DDD”, and “FFF” are determined as combinations of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107.

Furthermore, when the special symbol included in the analysis result output from the effect command analysis unit 402 indicates “lost”, the effect pattern determination unit 403 decorates a combination in which the three decorative symbols are not the same. It is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 107.
Note that the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 may be determined, for example, by lottery.
The effect pattern determination unit 403 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

Furthermore, when the player operates the selection switch 132 according to the display on the decorative symbol display device 107, the effect pattern determination unit 403 displays the effect pattern according to the operation. Specifically, the selection instruction unit 406 receives an operation signal from the selection switch 132 and transmits a selection instruction signal to an image generation unit 405 and an audio generation unit 407 described later.
The selection instruction unit 406 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

  When the effect pattern determination unit 403 determines a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107, the special pattern variation display time included in the special symbol variation pattern included in the analysis result is variably displayed. The decoration pattern variation pattern and the voice corresponding to the decoration pattern variation pattern are selected from a plurality of preset decoration symbol variation patterns 404 and blank patterns 413 by lottery using the effect lottery table 409. The decorative design variation pattern 404 is stored in the effect pattern storage unit 408 set in the ROM 202b, for example. In these decorative symbol variation patterns 404, a time during which a decorative symbol is variably displayed (decorative symbol variation display time), or two of the same decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and then the remaining one is stopped and displayed ( For example, a so-called reach state is formed, and after a special effect display is performed, a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (a so-called development-type effect is formed).

  In this embodiment, the effect pattern determining unit 403 may select the blank pattern 413. In this case, the effect pattern generating unit 412 may select a part of the effect pattern from the decorative symbol variation pattern 404 or the standby display pattern 411. Are extracted and inserted into the selected blank pattern 413 to form one type of decorative design variation pattern.

Hereinafter, an example of the decorative design variation pattern 404 and the blank pattern 413 will be described.
The decorative symbol variation pattern 404 is an effect pattern of display and sound, and the decorative symbol variation display time is defined as, for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 20 seconds, and 29 seconds, and is reached for each decorative symbol variation display time. An effect pattern that does not form a state (no reach) and an effect pattern that forms a reach state (for example, reach A, reach B,...) Are provided. The decorative symbol variation pattern 404 includes not only a variation pattern of the decorative symbol itself but also an image mode displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. In order to minimize the capacity for storing the decorative symbol variation pattern 404, only the decorative symbol variation pattern 404 having portions that do not overlap each other may be stored in the effect pattern storage unit 408.

  The blank pattern 413 is defined as, for example, an ornamental symbol variation display time of 29 seconds, a unique effect pattern is inserted in part, and other than that, there is no display or sound effect pattern included. It is stored in the blank pattern storage unit 415. In the present embodiment, one type of blank pattern 413 is stored. However, for example, a plurality of blank patterns 413 such as a blank pattern 413 having a different decorative symbol variation display time or a blank pattern 413 having no effect pattern inserted therein. May be stored.

  As described above, the decorative design variation pattern 404 and the blank pattern 413 are selected by lottery using the effect lottery table 409. The effect lottery table 409 is provided with a winning area (0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for each effect pattern, and an area including a random value acquired based on the combination of decorative symbols determined by the effect pattern determination unit 403 The production pattern is selected.

(Image generation unit 405)
The image generation unit 405 outputs the combination of the decoration symbol determined by the effect pattern determination unit 403 when the decoration symbol is stopped, the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern determination unit 403 from the decoration symbol variation pattern 404, and the effect command analysis unit 402. Based on the information and the like, image data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 is generated.

  For example, when the combination of the decoration symbols to be permanently stopped by the decoration symbol display device 107 is determined by the decoration symbol determination unit 403 and the decoration symbol variation pattern 404 is determined by the decoration symbol pattern determination unit 403, the image generation unit 405 Forms image data that displays decorative symbols according to these determined contents.

  Further, when an analysis result indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 121 formed in the special winning opening 113 is output from the effect command analysis unit 402, the image generation unit 405 Image data for informing the player is formed.

  Further, when it is determined that the production command analysis unit 402 has not received the production command, and the production command analysis unit 402 instructs to perform the production in standby, the image generation unit 405 displays the standby display pattern. Image data for executing a stand-by effect according to the effect pattern selected from 411 is generated and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107.

Needless to say, the image data generated by the image generation unit 405 is not limited to these.
The image generation unit 405 is realized by using an image control processor 202d, an image data ROM 202e, and a video RAM 202f provided on the sub control board 202.

(Voice generation unit 407)
The sound generation unit 407 generates sound data based on the sound effect information determined by the effect pattern determination unit 403 and outputs the sound data to the speaker 133. For example, sound data that is emitted in accordance with the decoration pattern effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination unit 403 is generated and output to the speaker 133. Further, when the selection instruction unit 406 outputs a selection instruction signal, sound data that emits sound according to the selection instruction signal is generated and output to the speaker 133.

Needless to say, the audio data generated by the audio generation unit 407 is not limited thereto.
The sound generation unit 407 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, the RAM 202c, and the sound source circuit 202g provided on the sub control board 202. The main control board 201 and the sub control board 202 may be provided with functions other than those described above.

(Production pattern generation unit 412)
When the effect pattern determination unit 403 selects the blank pattern 413 by lottery using the effect lottery table 409, the effect pattern generation unit 412 selects one of the effect patterns from the decorative symbol variation pattern 404 and / or the standby display pattern 411. A plurality of parts are extracted, and a part of the extracted effect pattern is inserted into the selected blank pattern 413.
The effect pattern generation unit 412 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a blank pattern 413 in which an image is inserted in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, an example in which the effect pattern generation unit 412 extracts an image from the decorative symbol variation pattern 404 will be described.

  First, the effect pattern generation unit 412 extracts a part 501 of the effect pattern from one type of decorative symbol variation pattern 404a. Next, part of the effect pattern 502 is similarly extracted from the other decorative design variation pattern 404b. Similarly, a part 503 of the effect pattern is extracted from the other decorative design variation pattern 404c, and a part 504 of the effect pattern is extracted from the other decoration design variation pattern 404d. It is desirable that the effect pattern to be extracted includes an effect pattern that is difficult to select by lottery, such as a super reach effect.

  Next, the effect pattern generation unit 412 inserts some of the extracted effect patterns 501 to 504 into the blank pattern 413. In the present embodiment, the combination and order of the effect patterns to be extracted are determined in advance, but some combinations or order of the effect patterns to be extracted may be separately drawn.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a unique effect pattern 505 is inserted in advance in the blank pattern 413, and the effect patterns 501 to 504 are inserted to make the overall effect pattern an effect pattern that does not give a sense of incongruity. Yes. Note that the unique performance pattern 505 is not necessarily required, and thus may not be inserted into the blank pattern 413.

  Next, an example of the processing operation in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.

(Processing of main control board 201)
FIG. 6 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operations in the main control board 201.
In step S1 of FIG. 6, when the power switch 219 is turned on, the main control board 201 performs a game ball launch process. A specific example of this game ball launching process will be described. First, after the launch operation detection signal indicating that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player is transmitted from the launch control board 205, the main control board 201, It is determined whether or not a certain amount of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  If the result of this determination is that a certain amount or more of game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 and the game balls are directed to the game area 115. An effect command indicating that the command has been fired is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, a game ball is launched into the game area 115 and an effect during the game is started.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205, and the game balls cannot be launched into the game area 115. An effect command indicating this is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. In this case, even if the player operates the launch handle 131, the game ball is not fired toward the game area 115. In addition, the player is notified by turning on the illumination part 130 that a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S2, the main control board 201 performs a general winning process. This general winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 wins the general winning opening 111. Details of the general winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the main control board 201 performs normal symbol operation gate passage processing. This normal symbol operation gate passing process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 passes through the normal symbol operation gate. The normal symbol operation gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S4, the main control board 201 performs a start winning process. This start winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 wins the start winning port 112. Details of the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2.

  Next, in step S5, the main control board 201 performs a special game execution process. This special game execution process is a process that is performed when a predetermined symbol is stopped on the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbol display device 107 to become a “hit” and the game shifts to a special game. Details of the special game execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, in the main control board 201, the game ball launching process, the general winning process, the normal symbol operation gate passing process, the starting winning process, and the special game executing process are repeatedly performed, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 below. Thus, in the present embodiment, each process is repeatedly executed while omitting unnecessary processes according to the state of the game.

(General winning process)
Next, the details of the general winning process in step S2 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S <b> 11 of FIG. 7, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won the general winning opening 111 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has won the general winning opening 111, the process proceeds to step S12, where the payout instruction unit 303 pays out the award ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4”. Transmit to the substrate 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the general winning opening 111 has been won and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 informs the player that the general winning opening 111 has been won by, for example, lighting the electric decoration part 130. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the game ball has not won the general winning opening 111, it is not necessary to perform the process of step S12, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Normal symbol operation gate passing processing)
Next, the details of the normal symbol operation gate passing process in step S3 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
In step S <b> 21 of FIG. 8A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 103 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the routine proceeds to step S22, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates a random number and performs lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S23, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S24, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 counts the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not there are three or less. As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S25, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S24 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since normal symbols cannot be displayed based on, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the normal symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S26, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. Determine. As a result of this determination, if random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S27, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine whether.

As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S28, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area.
Next, in step S29, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 reads the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S30.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that no random number is stored, steps S27 to S29 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S30.
If it is determined in step S27 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since normal symbols cannot be displayed based on, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

When the normal symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S30, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 310.
Next, in step S31, the winning determination unit 310 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is shifting to the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode”, and the process proceeds to step S32. The default lottery table used in the case of the “short time mode” or “probability change mode” is read.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the time-saving flag nor the probability variation flag is turned on, it is determined that the game is in the normal game, and the process proceeds to step S33. The winning determination unit 310 is used when the game is in the normal game. To extract the default lottery table.

  As described above, when the lottery table is selected in step S33, the process proceeds to step S34 in FIG. 8-2, and the winning determination unit 310 receives the lottery result (random number) output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30. It is determined whether or not the selected lottery table corresponds to “winning”. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the normal symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S35, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 and the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302 and the time flag is set. Determine whether it is turned on. Further, the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 and the ordinary electric accessory driving instructing unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not a transition is made to either the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode”. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S36.

  In step S36, if the transition to the “short time mode” is in progress, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol change display time in the “probability change mode”. A display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating “win” is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  If the transition to the “probability change mode” is in progress, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol change display time in the “probability change mode”, and then “wins”. A display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating that the normal symbol is displayed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 37, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode in the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode” to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is on, the normal game is being played, so the process proceeds to step S38, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default during normal game. During the normal symbol variation display time, after the normal symbol is variably displayed, a display pattern is formed such that “7” indicating “winning” is stopped and displayed, and the normal symbol indicating the formed display pattern is formed. A display instruction signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 39, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode during the normal game to the prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108.

  If it is determined in step S34 that the normal symbol lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S40, where the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and the hourly flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not. Further, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of these determinations, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S41, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 During the default normal symbol fluctuation display time in “mode” or “probability change mode”, after the normal symbol is variably displayed, a display pattern is formed so that “−” indicating “losing” is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S40 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is on, the normal game is in progress, so the process proceeds to step S42, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default normal in normal game. After the normal symbol is variably displayed during the symbol variation display time, a display pattern is formed so that “-” indicating “losing” is stopped, and the normal symbol display instruction indicating the formed display pattern is formed. A signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S21 of FIG. 8-1 that the game ball has not passed the normal symbol operation gate 103, the process proceeds to step S43, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 is provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S29 described above. On the other hand, when the random number is not stored, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S22, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Start-up winning process)
Next, details of the start winning process in step S4 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2.
In step S <b> 61 of FIG. 9A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the start winning port 112 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning port substrate 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S62, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 generates a random number and performs a lottery (that is, acquisition of a random number related to whether the special symbol is successful) I do). At the same time, the special symbol lottery unit 304 acquires a random number for determining a special symbol and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern. As described above, three random numbers including a random number relating to whether or not a special symbol is appropriate, a random number for determining a special symbol, and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern are referred to as “a set of random numbers”.

  Next, in step S63, the special symbol lottery unit 304 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag has been turned off, the process proceeds to step S64, and the special symbol lottery section 304 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the special symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S65, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 sets a set of special symbols stored in the random number storage area in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether the number of random numbers is 3 or less.

As a result of the determination, if the number of the set of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S66, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result. (The random number acquired in step S62) is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S63 that the bonus flag is not turned off (turned on), the special game is being executed, and the process proceeds to step S65.
If it is determined in step S65 that the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S62 may be suspended. Since the special symbol based on the random number cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S64 that the special symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S67, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 stores a set of random numbers in the special symbol random number storage area. It is determined whether or not. As a result of the determination, if a set of random numbers is stored, the process proceeds to step S68, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines that the number of the set of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three. It is determined whether or not the number is one or less.

If it is determined that the number of random numbers in the set stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S69, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result. (A set of random numbers acquired in step S62) is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.
Next, in step S70, the special symbol lottery unit 304 reads a set of random numbers stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S71.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S67 that a set of random numbers is not stored, steps S68 to S70 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S71.
If it is determined in step S68 that the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the set of random numbers acquired in step S62 is suspended. Since the special symbol based on the set of random numbers cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

When the lottery result (random number) of the special symbol is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S71, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the obtained set of random numbers to the winning determination unit 305.
Next, in step S72, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the probability variation flag is on, it is determined that the mode has been shifted to the “probability variation mode”, and the process proceeds to step S73. The default lottery table for probability variation is extracted.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S74, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to step S75, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302. Add 1 to the number of time reductions. That is, the number of games in which the current game corresponds to the “short time mode” is counted.

Next, in step S76, the winning determination unit 310 extracts the default normal lottery table to be used in the “time reduction mode”.
Next, in step S77, the winning determination unit 305 determines whether or not the “time saving mode” has ended by digesting the prescribed number of games. If the result of this determination is that the prescribed number of games has been exhausted and the “time reduction mode” has ended, the process proceeds to step S78, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the time reduction flag.

  If it is determined in step S77 that the prescribed number of games has not been consumed, the “time reduction mode” is ongoing, and thus the processing in step S78 is omitted.

If it is determined in step S74 that the time reduction flag is not turned on, the game is in a normal game, so the process proceeds to step S79, where the winning determination unit 305 uses the default normal game used during the normal game. Extract the lottery table.
As described above, when the lottery table is extracted in steps S73, S76, and S79, the process proceeds to step S80 in FIG. 9-2, and the winning determination unit 305 outputs the lottery result output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 in step S71 ( It is determined whether or not the random number relating to whether or not the special symbol is true corresponds to “big hit” in the extracted lottery table. That is, it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the special symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S81, and the winning determination unit 305 further determines whether to shift to the “probability variation mode” or the “short time mode” after the special game. At the same time, referring to the flag storage unit 302, the bonus flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step S82. On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery is not won, the process of step S81 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, when the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on, since any one of the “time reduction mode” or the “probability variation mode” is being executed, the process proceeds to step S83. Then, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern for the time reduction / probability change mode based on the determination result in steps S80 and S82, and transmits the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send to. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  On the other hand, if the hourly flag or the probability variation flag is not turned on, it means that the game is in the normal game, so the process proceeds to step S84, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306 uses the determination result in steps S80 and S82 for the normal game. And the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  In step S85, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command corresponding to the current game state based on the determination results in steps S80 and S82, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202.

  Next, in step S86, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 after variably displaying the decorative symbol. Also, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “4” to the payout control board 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S87, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S88, where the winning determination unit 305 displays a special symbol indicating that a transition to “probability variation mode” (so-called probability variation symbol) is a special symbol display device. It is determined whether or not a stop display is made at 106.

  As a result of the determination, if the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106, the process proceeds to step S89, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the probability variation flag. In addition, after executing the special game, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating transition to the probability variation mode, and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Thus, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays on the decorative symbol display device 107 that the transition to the probability variation mode is performed after executing the special game. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation symbol is not stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to the “time reduction mode”, and thus the process proceeds to step S90, where the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the time reduction flag. In addition, after executing the special game, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the mode is shifted to the time reduction mode, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. As a result, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays on the decorative symbol display device 107 that the mode is shifted to the time-saving mode after executing the special game. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S61 in FIG. 9-1 that the game ball has not passed through the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S91, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 is provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the special symbol random number storage area. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S70 described above. On the other hand, when the random number is not stored, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S62, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Special game execution process)
Next, the details of the special game execution process in step S5 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S101 of FIG. 10, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is not turned on, there is no need to perform the processing after step S102 (since it does not shift to a special game), the process proceeds to the main flowchart of FIG.

On the other hand, if the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S <b> 102, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits the special winning opening opening instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened, and one round of the 16-round specific game starts.
Next, in step S <b> 103, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113 based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203.

  If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the process proceeds to step S104, where the winning determination section 301 determines that the game ball is based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. It is determined whether or not the specific area 121 has been passed. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the specific area 121, the process proceeds to step S105, where the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and proceeds to step S106. move on. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121 is released. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the specific area 121, the process skips step S105 and proceeds to step S106.

  Next, in step S <b> 106, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113 or the specific area 121, and transmits it to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game ball has passed the special winning opening 113 or the specific area 121 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Also, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. Thereby, 15 prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

  If it is determined in step S103 that the game ball has not won the big prize opening 113, the processing in steps S104 to S106 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S107.

  Next, in step S107, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not a predetermined time (29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the special winning opening 113 is opened. As a result of the determination, if the predetermined time has elapsed, it is the end of the unit game, so the process proceeds to step S108, and the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits a special winning opening closing signal to the winning opening board 203. To do. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

Next, in step S <b> 109, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the state where it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 121 is released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the process proceeds to step S110, where the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 determines that all unit games in the special game (that is, It is determined whether or not (special game) has ended. If the result of this determination is that the special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S111, where the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command indicating the end of the special game and transmits it to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating the end of the special game is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Further, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.
In step S112, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns off the bonus flag, and returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S107 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the special winning opening 113 is opened, the process proceeds to step S113, and the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 is transmitted from the winning determination unit 301. Based on the game ball passage signal, it is determined whether or not 10 or more game balls have passed through the big winning opening 113. If the result of this determination is that there are 10 or more game balls that have passed through the special winning opening 113, it means that the unit game is over, so that the process proceeds to step S108, and the special winning opening 113 is closed.

On the other hand, when the number of game balls that have passed through the big winning opening 113 is not ten or more, the unit game is continuing, and the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.
If it is determined in step S110 that all unit games in the special game have not ended, the process proceeds to the next unit game, and thus the process proceeds to step S114, where the effect command generation unit 313 An effect command indicating progress to a game is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game has progressed to the next unit game is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. In addition, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and returns to the main flowchart of FIG. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.

(Processing operation of sub-control board 202)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the sub-control board 202.
In step S131 of FIG. 11, the effect command analysis unit 402 in the sub control board 202 determines whether or not an effect command has been received from the main control board 201. As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the effect command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S132, and the effect command analysis unit 402 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the last reception of the effect command. judge.

  As a result of this determination, if the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S133, where the effect command analysis unit 402 sends an instruction pattern transition instruction to the standby screen and the signal of the effect pattern selected from the standby display pattern 411 to the image generation unit 405. Output to. If the predetermined time has not elapsed as a result of the determination in step S132, the process returns to step S131, and the effect command analysis unit 402 waits for reception of the effect command.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S131 that an effect command has been received, the process proceeds to step S134, where the effect command analysis unit 402 analyzes the received effect command, and transmits the analysis result to the effect pattern determination unit 403.

  Next, in step S <b> 135, the effect pattern determination unit 403 determines a combination of decorative symbols that the decorative symbol display device 107 is to stop.

  Next, in step S136, the effect pattern determination unit 403 uses the effect lottery table 409 to draw lots of effect patterns corresponding to the combination of decorative symbols determined in the process of step S135.

  Next, in step S137, the effect pattern determination unit 403 determines whether or not the effect pattern lottery selected in step S136 is a blank pattern 413. If the result of this determination is that the pattern is not the blank pattern 413, the process proceeds to step S138, and the effect pattern determination unit 403 transmits to the image generation unit 405 the signal of the effect pattern won in the lottery from among the plurality of decorative symbol variation patterns 404. To do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S137 that the pattern is a blank pattern 413, the process proceeds to step S139, and the effect pattern generation unit 412 extracts a plurality of effect patterns from the plurality of decorative symbol variation patterns 404 or standby display patterns 411. To do.

  Next, in step S140, the effect pattern generation unit 412 inserts some of the plurality of effect patterns extracted in step S139 into the blank pattern 413.

  Next, in step S <b> 141, the effect pattern determination unit 403 transmits a combined effect pattern signal to the image generation unit 405 based on the blank pattern 413 in which a part of the effect pattern is inserted in step S <b> 140.

  Next, in step S <b> 142, the image generation unit 405 generates image data based on the production pattern signal transmitted from the production pattern determination unit 403 or the production command analysis unit 402.

  Next, in step S143, the image generation unit 405 outputs the generated image data to the decorative symbol display device 107, and ends the process.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a single decorative symbol variation pattern is generated by inserting a portion 501 to 504 of the effect pattern into the blank pattern 413. And the capacity for storing in the effect pattern storage unit 408 can be reduced.

  Further, the present invention may be introduced not only in the pachinko machine 100 but also in a slot machine. Specifically, the sub-control board has the same function as that of the present invention, a lottery regarding the transition to the special game is performed on the main control board of the slot machine, and the lottery result is transmitted from the main control board to the sub-control board. This can be realized.

  The embodiment described above can be realized by a computer executing a program. The means for supplying the program to the computer may be a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM recording the program or a transmission medium such as the Internet for transmitting the program. As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention has been explained in full detail with reference to drawings, a concrete structure is not restricted to the said embodiment, In the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention, it can change suitably.

It is a front view which shows an example of the external appearance structure of the pachinko machine 100 in embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the system configuration | structure of the pachinko machine 100 in embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of the main control board 201 in embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of the sub control board | substrate 202 in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary which inserts a part of effect pattern in the blank pattern 413 in embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows an example of the processing operation in the main control board 201 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the general winning process in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the normal symbol action | operation gate passage process in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the normal symbol action | operation gate passage process in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the start winning process in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the start winning process in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed example of the special game execution process in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing operation in the normal game in the sub-control board 202 of the embodiment of the present invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 103 Normal symbol operation gate 106 Special symbol display device 107 Decoration symbol display device 108 Normal symbol display device 112 Start winning opening 113 Grand winning opening 131 Launch handle 133 Speaker 201 Main control board 203 Winning opening board 210 Start winning opening switch 301 Winning determination unit 302 Flag storage unit 304 Special symbol lottery unit 305 Winning determination unit 306 Special symbol display instruction unit 313 Production command generation unit 402 Production command analysis unit 403 Production pattern determination unit 404 Decoration design variation pattern 405 Image generation unit 407 Audio generation unit 408 Production pattern storage unit 409 Production lottery table 411 Standby display pattern 412 Production pattern generation unit 413 Blank pattern 414 Standby display pattern storage unit 415 Blank pattern storage unit

Claims (5)

Display means for displaying images;
Effect pattern storage means storing a plurality of types of first effect patterns displayed on the display means;
Select one or more performance pattern from the plurality of types of first effect pattern, the second effect in combination to extract an effect pattern of a portion from each of the selected first demonstration pattern time Production pattern generation means for generating a pattern;
One effect pattern is determined from the group consisting of the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern, and when the second effect pattern is determined, the effect pattern generating means is provided with the second effect pattern. and the effect pattern determining means for Ru to produce an effect pattern,
Image generating means for generating image data based on the first effect pattern or the second effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining means, and displaying the image data on the display means. A featured gaming machine. The said effect pattern production | generation means extracts the effect pattern of the one part time in which the reach effect is included from the said 1st effect pattern, and produces | generates the said 2nd effect pattern. Gaming machine. A blank pattern storage unit that stores a blank pattern into which the partial effect pattern extracted from the first effect pattern can be inserted;
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect pattern generation unit inserts an effect pattern of a part of the extracted one or more first effect patterns into the blank pattern. . 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the blank pattern includes an original effect pattern before an effect pattern of a part of the first effect pattern is inserted. Lottery means for performing a lottery regarding the transition to special games;
Standby display pattern storage means for storing a standby display pattern to be displayed on the display means at a predetermined time during which lottery by the lottery means is not performed,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the effect pattern generation means also extracts an effect pattern of a part of time of the standby display pattern.

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